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Today, 01:37 AMjvellucci replied to a thread Getting ready to head down the AP rabbit hole in Astronomy Beginners ForumWhat is your budget looking like. Perhaps we could help you spend your money a little better.7 replies | 17 view(s) -
Today, 01:31 AMYes, I clearly see the Cassini division using my smallest eyepiece (6mm), but my DSLR only has the benefit of a 2x barlow, so it doesn't get nearly...4 replies -
Today, 01:27 AManalogkidhscm replied to a thread Getting ready to head down the AP rabbit hole in Astronomy Beginners ForumSOunds Like I better drop the cash for the better mount. I was looking at the Orion AP package, byt that seems to be on a lighterweight mount7 replies | 17 view(s) -
Today, 01:26 AMPaul, I've been wondering about the clearances with the ZEQ25 mount at the meridian (because of the new design). Is it any better than a...16 replies | 175 view(s) -
Today, 01:21 AMYes, I agree 100%. After you helped me get AT functioning last night I was astounded at the simplicity.10 replies | 72 view(s) -
Today, 01:19 AMMakuser replied to a thread Messier 5 and Messier 97 (The Owl Nebula) with Messier 108 in Astrophotography ForumHello James. I think the Owl Nebula and M108 turned out quite well. But the globular cluster M5 is the real jewel from you. Beautiful and colorful...1 replies | 5 view(s) -
Today, 01:17 AMAbbN replied to a thread Finally Split Izar - Anyone Else Trying, Or Split It Already? in Astronomy Reports ForumNow you have me wondering John. When I looked at Epsilon Lyre (near Vega) I could see four stars - two stars extremely close to each other and...30 replies | 399 view(s) -
Today, 01:17 AMjaetea replied to a thread M81 - Bode's Galaxy and Painting Yourself Into A Corner in Astrophotography Image Processing ForumOk sorry, but I think the original image is too big so now I'm making it a thumbnail. JT2 replies | 0 view(s) - Today, 01:14 AMHello Spectre. A very nice crisp image of M3. I noticed the dark spots on the lower right portion too, but this in no way detracts from the globular...5 replies | 48 view(s)
- Today, 01:11 AMHello, I'm new to these forums, i just came across this when i googled best astronomy forums and hey presto. I'm a 15yo amateur astronomer and...0 replies | 0 view(s)
- Today, 01:08 AMare you looking for the gears that come with this. Amazon.com: Celestron 93522 Dual Axis Motor Drive (Advanced CG4): Camera & Photo2 replies | 0 view(s)
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Today, 01:08 AMthank you2 replies | 8 view(s) -
Today, 01:07 AMdcbrown73 replied to a thread M81 - Bode's Galaxy and Painting Yourself Into A Corner in Astrophotography Image Processing ForumGreat image JT. As for processing images. I'm new at this too, but from what I've seen I liken image processing to Perl scripting. Many of the...2 replies | 0 view(s) -
Today, 01:06 AMWelcome to the forum. :welcomesign: you might check over here - Celestron Telescope Forums2 replies | 0 view(s) -
Today, 01:04 AMgunfighter48 replied to a thread 25mm eyepiece, Orion, Meade or Celestron in Telescope Eyepieces ForumI just bought some Astro Tech Paradigm ED eyepieces last month and I really like them. The have a 60 degree AFOV and are in the price range you are...11 replies | 88 view(s) - Today, 01:04 AMjvellucci replied to a thread Getting ready to head down the AP rabbit hole in Astronomy Beginners ForumWith the ES 127 at 15lbs already and then the added weight of all the accessories you will be at about 23lbs or so. Capacity of the AVX is 30lbs for...7 replies | 17 view(s)
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Today, 01:02 AMIts my opinion Stellarium does work, and works very well however it has to be aligned with the mount to the celestial sky either by a star alignment...10 replies | 72 view(s) - Today, 01:01 AMI'm looking for drive motor gears for an old Celestron 114 GT. I have rebuilt the motors and am missing the drive gears on both motor shafts. The...2 replies | 0 view(s)
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Today, 12:59 AMCamelHat replied to a thread Getting ready to head down the AP rabbit hole in Astronomy Beginners ForumSounds great. There was another thread recently (http://www.astronomyforum.net/astronomy-beginners-forum/161018-review-my-ap-beginner-setup.html)...7 replies | 17 view(s) - Today, 12:57 AMjaetea started a thread M81 - Bode's Galaxy and Painting Yourself Into A Corner in Astrophotography Image Processing ForumGreetings Fellow AP Processors, I now know how to open images, adjust levels, curves, color balance, color match, de-noise, and unsharpen. I just...2 replies | 0 view(s)
- Today, 12:56 AManalogkidhscm replied to a thread Getting ready to head down the AP rabbit hole in Astronomy Beginners ForumThanks for the info so fat. Now if I get the ES 127, will I start hitting weight issues? Is the AVX mount good?7 replies | 17 view(s)
- Today, 12:54 AMjvellucci replied to a thread Getting ready to head down the AP rabbit hole in Astronomy Beginners ForumThat looks like a good start. Other equipment you should look at. T-Ring and T-Adapter for camera....7 replies | 17 view(s)
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- Today, 12:53 AMMerchant replied to a thread Help -Suggest Me the Best Telescope from Following in Astronomy Beginners ForumCant find edit button , so making new reply If i am buying Orion SkyQues XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope D=114 / F=900mm Dobsonian reflector. ....5 replies | 52 view(s)
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Today, 12:52 AMSorry for your situation. I also have a CG5-GT and I do not have wobble in the counterweight bar. I would guess that you are locking it down IAW...2 replies | 27 view(s) -
Today, 12:52 AMjschr338 started a thread Messier 5 and Messier 97 (The Owl Nebula) with Messier 108 in Astrophotography ForumHello everyone, Got a few hours at the scope Friday and decided to image Messier 5 and the Owl Nebula. Messier 5 was pretty easy to process. The...1 replies | 5 view(s) - Today, 12:50 AMCamelHat replied to a thread Your thoughts on diameter for my first scope in Astronomy Beginners ForumFrom a transportability viewpoint a 10" solid tube Dob is probably best. You can get larger trusses but they need to be collimated each time. My 10"...18 replies | 223 view(s)
- Today, 12:48 AMI dare say that every single one of us has either done something dumb - or will do so soon. Sorry I can't help you with your particular problem as...2 replies | 27 view(s)
- Today, 12:46 AMIt really depends on where you will be observing. But eventually you will want something like a jump starter.2 replies | 8 view(s)
